Comparison

Orli vs Tempo study timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Orli

This app creates a dedicated focus environment by blocking distracting applications, playing ambient sounds, and capturing stray thoughts. It offers customizable timers and task management tools to help users concentrate and be more productive.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro & Flow focus modes
  • Customizable app blocking
  • Focus sounds (binaural beats, brown noise)
  • Thought capture
  • Lock screen timer (Live Activity)
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Three-pool task organization
Features
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You don't need more willpower. You need a better setup. Most focus apps give you a timer and guilt. Orli gives you a complete focus environment. Press start, and everything transforms — distracting apps blocked, focus sounds playing, wandering thoughts captured, timer visible on your lock screen and wrist. When the setup is right, focus follows naturally. FOCUS SESSION FEATURES: - Pomodoro & Flow modes — 25-minute sprints or continuous deep work - App blocking — choose what to block or what to allow - Binaural beats & brown noise — scientifically-backed focus sounds - Thought parking — capture wandering ideas without breaking your session - Exit commitment — gentle friction that keeps you going - Live Activity — your timer stays visible on your lock screen, always - Apple Watch — full session control from your wrist SMART TASK MANAGEMENT: - Three-pool organization — Now, Next, Someday - Quick capture — add tasks without losing focus Orli Plus unlocks app blocking, premium focus sounds, advanced analytics, and full session customization. Focus shouldn't be a fight. Set up your environment. The rest follows. Privacy Policy: https://orliplanner.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tempo study timer

Features
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Turn Your Studies into a Playlist No rankings, no comparisons. Curate today's study routine just like picking a song, and quietly get started. Study Playlist Create a playlist of your subjects and tasks, just like a music app. Enjoy the fun of personally handpicking and curating your sessions for the day. My Study Log Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics. Track your progress at a glance.

Screenshots

Orli4 screens
Tempo study timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo study timer at none against Orli's 3. Tempo study timer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Orli's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Orli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tempo study timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orli ships an update every 4 days, Tempo study timer fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Orli versus Tempo study timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrliTempo study timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmed Sayed Mokhtar MohamedDaihun Kim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Orli

Subscriptions3
  • Orli Plus - Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Orli Plus - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Orli Plus - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Tempo study timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orli free?
Orli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo study timer free?
Tempo study timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orli or Tempo study timer have ads?
Neither Orli nor Tempo study timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orli or Tempo study timer?
Orli ships an update every 4 days, and Tempo study timer fortnightly. Most recently, Orli was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tempo study timer on October 4, 2026.

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